Reviewer Name: Adam BordeD, EDviroDmeDtal Specialist Project NamelEnv. Oatabase No: Lake Forest MODtt5sori Scbool 
FEMA-l~/I607-DR-LA PW#1I411 
Parish: Orlea. 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 
See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 

Project NamelNumber: Lake Forest Montessori School 1PW#11411 
FIPS#071-UFTI3-00 

Project Location: 8258 Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA 70126 
Latitude: 30.02604, Longitude: -89.99311 

Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior 
and interior damage to Lake Forest Montessori School ofOrleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible 
applicant for the demolition and replacement ofthe portable classrom including strip foundation piers. Also involved in the 
scope includes the replacement of modular classroom space (3,312 sq. Ft.) with equivalent area portable classroom. 
Hazard mitigation will be achieved through codes and standards upgrades for the new portable classroom. All work will be 
performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication ofnearby affected waterways or other bodies ofwater. 

Documentation Requirements 

D (Short version) All consultation and agreements implemented to comply with the National Historic Preservation 

Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders 11988, 11990 and 12898 are completed and no other laws apply. 

(Review Concluded) 

[gl (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is 
attached to this REC and/or included in project files, as applicable. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) Determination 

D Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (Review Concluded) 
D Categorical Exclusion -Category


D No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

D Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV).

D Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Environmental Assessment 
D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 
[8J Environmental Impact Statement 

Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, permanent school, type ofproject. This project 
has conditions and re uires miti ation under the other EHP laws. 

Reviewer and Approvals 

D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifYing selection). 
FEMA Environmental Reviewer: 
~ame: Adam S:J"!::-AJko",:rl Special~t 
SIgnature ~~ Date 7-c:J-h-Ob 



Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Speeialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Lake Forest Montessori Scbool 
FEMA-lfiOlII1i07-DR-LA PWI# II4n 
Parisb: Orleans 

FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: 
Name: Don Fairley. Environmental Liason Officer 

Signature ~<::b? c;:::=Date 
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i 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws <other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 
181 Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. 

o Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No 
o Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 


mSTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
181 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) 


o Building or structure listed or 45150 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. 

o Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file)
o Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification 
during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments 
o No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file)






o Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
181 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 


o Project affects undisturbed ground.

o Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources 

o Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO concurrence or 

consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 
D Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources 


o Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Determination ofhistoric properties affected 
o NR eligible resources not present (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
o NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA findingl SHPOITHPO concurrence on 
file) 
o No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOITHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPO/THPO concurrence on file)










o Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No 
(Review Concluded) 

Comments: Historic review complete: the structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion, nor do they possess the level of 
exceptional importance required by criteria consideration G ofthe National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for 
the National Register ofhistoric places. Therefore, the proposed work will have no effect on historic properties. Scope of 
work indicates ground disturbing activities associated with the demolition and rebuild ofthe portable structures within their 
pre-disaster footprint. Upon consultation ofSHPO data, there are no known archaeological sites within.5 miles ofthe 

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project area and buildings will be replaced on an existing concrete slab which means only minor ground disturbance will 
occur. Demolition must follow the lower impact demolition stipulations & additional protocols which are attached. The 
stipulations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with these stipulations & 
additional protocols will jeopardize receipt offederal funding. Ifduring the course ofwork, archaeological artifacts 
(prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and 
take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance 
(PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with 
work until FEMA Historic Preservation staff have completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation 
Officer (SHPO). In addition, ifunmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites 
Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 et seq.) is required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency ofthe jurisdiction 
where the remains are located within twenty-four hours ofthe discovery. The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the 
Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division ofArcheology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two 
hours ofthe discovery. Ifthis scope ofwork and/or the footprint/location ofthe new building changes, this project will 
need to be resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe predisaster 
footprint ofthe building. 
Correspondence/CoRSultatlonIRejerences: NHPA effect detenninations made by Katherine Zeringue, FEMA Historic 
Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist 

Reviewer Name: Adam lordeD, EDviroDmeDtal Spedalist Project NamelEDv. Database No: Lake Forest MODtessori School 
FEMA·1603l1607·DR·LA PW#1l411 
Parish: Orleaos 

B. Endangered Species Act 
I:1$J No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
(Review Concluded) 


o Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 

o No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA 


detenninationlUSFWSfNMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 


o Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat 

o Fonnal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project is located in an urban or previously developed area. Neither listed species nor their habitat occur in or 
near this site, thus FEMA finds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. 
Correspondence/ConsultatlonIRe!erences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated 
September 15, 2005 for Katrina. 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
I:1$J Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). 


o Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA detenninationlUSFWS consultation on 
file) 

o Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6 (Review Concluded) 
o Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. 
Correspondence/ConsultatlonIRe!erences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 07/26/06. 


D. Clean Water Act 
I:1$J Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) 


o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. 

o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) 
o Project requires Section 404/401l0r Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) pennit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Pennits. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


IComments: No jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. 


Reviewer Name: Adam BordeD, EDviroDmeDtal Specialist Projeet NamelEDv. Database No: Lake Forest MODtessori Scbool 
FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW#11411 
Parisb: OrieaDs 

CorrespondenceiConsultatlonIRe/erences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwiJ) queried 
on 07126/06. 

E. Coastal Zone Management Act 

D Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) 

181 Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
181 State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 
D State administering agency requires consistency review. 

Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department of Natural Resources 
(DNR) has determined that receipt offederal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects 
within the coastal zone may still require a coastal use permit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated 
by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-276-4019. 
Co"espondenceiConsultationIRejerences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 
181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody of water. <Review Concluded)
D Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. 


D Coordination with USFWS conducted 
D No Recommendations offered by USFWS. <Review Concluded)
D Recommendations provided by USFWS. 


Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. 
Co"espondenceiConsultationIRe/erences: Louisiana Map (hnp:llwwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 07126/06. 

G. Clean Air Act 

D Project will not result in permanent air emissions. <Review Concluded)
181 Project is located in an attainment area. <Review Concluded)
D Project is located in a non-attainment area. 

D Coordination required with applicable state administering agency. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: This project involves the demolition or renovation ofa public structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, the 
applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department 
of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration of Emergency and 
Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March I, 2006, incorporating the provisions 
ofEPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code 
(LAC) 33.III.5151 and Chapter 27. Should Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) be present at the project site, the 
applicant is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced administrative 
orders. 
CorrespondenceiConsultationIRe/erences: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 
181 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 
D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique farmland. 


D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required.
D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-I006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The project site is in a developed urbanized area and Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) is precluded. No 
prime or unique farmland present. 
CorrespondenceiConsultationIRe/erences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey 
(http://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.gov/ann/ )referenced 07/26/06. 



Reviewer Name: Adam BordeR, Environmental Speeiallst Project NamelEnv. Database No: Lake Forest Montessori Scbool 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#1l411 
Parisb: Orleans 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded)
181 Project located within a flyway zone. 

181 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 181 No (Review Concluded) 

o Project has potential to take migratory birds. 

o Contact made with USFWS 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The site is an existing disturbed area with little value to migratory birds and would not be included in the 
USFWS migratory bird management program. 
Correspondence!ConsultlltlonIRejerences: USFWS auidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

181 Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded)
D Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. 
D Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded)
D Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) 
D NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded)
D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 
D Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project is not located in or near any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. 
CorrespondenceiConsultationIRejerences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 07/26/06. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

181 Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded)

o Project is along or affects WSR 

D Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded)

o Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
CorrespondenceiConsultationIRejerences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/riverslwildriverslist.html. 
referenced 07/26/06. 


L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Re ulations 


State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: -In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana 
parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the 
Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement of wood or cellulose material, 
temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave 
the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture 
and forestry or his designee(s). 

-Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid wastes must be 
performed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC title 
33 part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, scrap tires, efc's 
(refrigerants), radioactive waste or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from non-hazardous 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: LakŁ Forest Montessori Sebool 
FEMA-1603I16G7-DR-LA PWNII411 
Parish: Orleans 

debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure to comply with applicable legal requirements in debris 
collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The clean-up or restoration/repair ofsites damaged as 
a result ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a 
detennination of ineli ibili is made. 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 


o No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
181 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 

o No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No <Review Concluded)
o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues <Review Concluded).
181 Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 
environment 


181 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 181 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The site is located in Zone A4. 

http://store.msc.fema.gov/webap,p/wcs/stores/servletiFema WelcomeView?storeId= 1 000 l&catalogId= 1 000 l&langJd=-I, 
The city ofNew Orleans/Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 8/3/1970. Per 
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030115E dated 3/111984, project is located within an "A4" zone, 
area of 1OO-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors as determined. Project is replacement of modular 
classroom building. In compliance with EO 11988, a completed 8-step process showing considered alternatives is attached. 
New construction must coordinate and comply with local floodplain ordinances. Appropriate permits and certifications 
must be obtained and attached. Per 44 CFR 9.11(d)(9), the replacement ofbuilding contents, materials and equipment, 
where possible, disaster proofmg of the building and/or elimination of such future losses by relocation ofthose building 
contents, materials and equipment to or above the advisory base floodplain. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final 
public notice 15 days prior to the start ofconstruction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the LA GOHSEP 
and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files. K. Roof, Floodplain Management Specialist 
Correspondence/ConsllltationIRe/erences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252030115E 
dated 3/111984 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 
181 No Effects on Wedand(s) and project located outside WetJand(s) -(Review Concluded) 


o Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) 

o Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) 
o Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 
o Review completed as part of floodplain review 
o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 






Comments: No wetlands were observed during site visit or determined to be present by checking the USFWS National 
Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. 
Correspondence/ConsllltationIRe/erences: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
(http://wetiandsiWs.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) 07/26/06. 


c. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations 

o No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 

181 Low income or minority population in or near project area 
181 No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) 

o Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


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Conunents: The percent populations of70126 are: 87.1% Black, 10.3% White, and 1.6% Hispanic. The median household 
income in 1999 was $ 30,627 and 18.8% offamilies are below poverty level. 
Correspondence!ColllllltationIRejerences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.gov, referenced 

Reviewer Nlme: Adlm Borden, Environmenfll Spedllist Projeet NlmelEnv. Dltlblle No: Like Forest Montessori Sebool 
FEMA-16OJ11607-DR-LA PW#1I411 
Plrisb: Orlelns 

07/26/06. 

III. Other Environmental Issues 

Identify other potential environmental concerns in tbe comment box not clearly falling under a law or 
executiye order (see environmental concerns scoping cbecklist for guidance). 

State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: -In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana 
parishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the 
Baptist, S1. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement of wood or cellulose material, 
temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave 
the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture 
and forestry or his designee(s). 

-Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories ofliquid wastes must be 
performed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC title 
33 part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, scrap tires, cfc's 
(refrigerants), radioactive waste or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from non-hazardous 
debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure to comply with applicable legal requirements in debris 
collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The clean-up or restoration/repair ofsites damaged as 
a result ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa 
determination of ineligibility is made. 

Correspondence/ConsliltationIRe!erence: 

IV. Extraordinary Circumstances 

Based on tbe review of compliance with other environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in 
consideration of other environmental factors, review tbe project for extraordinary circumstances. 

* A "Yes" under any circumstance may require an Environmental Assessment (EA) with the exception of(ii) which 
should be applied in conjunction with controversy on an environmental issue. If the circumstance can be mitigated, 
please explain in comments. Ifno, leave blank. 

Yes 
D (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category ofaction 
D (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental 


conditions; 
D (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
D (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
D (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 


D (vii) Actions with the potential to affect special status areas adversely or other critical resources 
such as wetlands, coastal zones, wildlife refuge and wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, 
sole or principal drinking water aquifers; 


D (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 
D (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 
protection of the environment. 



Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Speeiallst Project NamelEav. Database No: Lake Forest Montessori School 
FEMA-160311687-DR-LA PWI#11411 
Parish: Orleans 

o (x) Potential for significant cumulative impact when the proposed action is combined with 
other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, even though the impacts of the 
proposed action may not be significant by themselves. 


IComments: None 

V. Environmental Review Project Conditions 


Project Conditions: 

The following conditions apply as a condition of FEMA funding reimbursement: 

• This project involves the demolition or renovation of a public structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, the 
applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana 
Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Fifth Amended Declaration of 
Emergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March I, 2006, 
incorporating the provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and 
the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.111.5151 and Chapter 27. Should Asbestos Containing Materials 
(ACMs) be present at the project site, the applicant is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance 
with the previously referenced administrative orders. 
• In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes of 
Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the 
Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement ofwood or cellulose 
material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. bearns, doors and other wood salvaged from a 
structure) may not leave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner of the 
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and forestry or his designee(s). 
• Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid wastes must 
be performed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. 
LAC title 33 part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, 
scrap tires, cfc's (refrigerants), radioactive waste or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and 
excluded from non-hazardous debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure to comply with 
applicable legal requirements in debris collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The 
clean-up or restoration/repair of sites damaged as a result ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. 
Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a determination of ineligibility is made. 
• Upon consultation of SHPO data, there are no known archaeological sites within .5 miles ofthe project area and 
buildings will be replaced on an existing concrete slab which means only minor ground disturbance will occur. 
Demolition must follow the lower impact demolition stipulations & additional protocols which are attached. The 
stipUlations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with these stipulations & 
additional protocols will jeopardize receipt offederal funding. If during the course of work, archaeological 
artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of 
the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the fmds. The applicant shall inform 
their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in tum contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The 
applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA Historic Preservation staff have completed consultation with the 
Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, if unmarked graves are present, compliance 
with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 et seq.) is required. The applicant 
shall notify the law enforcement agency ofthe jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four hours 
of the discovery. The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the 
Louisiana Division of Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Ifthis scope of 
work and/or the footprint/location of the new building changes, this project will need to be resubmitted for further 
Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe pre-disaster footprint of the 
bUilding. 
• Project is replacement ofmodular classroom building. In compliance with EO 11988, a completed 8-step process 
showing considered alternatives is attached. New construction must coordinate and comply with local floodplain 
ordinances. Appropriate permits and certifications must be obtained and attached. Per 44 CFR 9.11 (d)(9), the 
replacement of building contents, materials and equipment, where possible, disaster proofmg ofthe building and/or 
elimination ofsuch future losses by relocation ofthose building contents, materials and equipment to or above the 
advisory base floodplain. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a fmal public notice 15 days prior to the start of 


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construction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the LA GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the 
permanent project files. 

Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Lake Forest Montessori School 
FEMA-160311607-DR-LA PW#11411 
Parish: Orleans